I can ...

... demonstrate skills of cooperation, conflict resolution, and consensus building.

• What characterizes good group participation?
• Why is it important to consider the perspectives of other in group work?

... recognize fairness and equity in decision making.

• What is the difference between equality and equity?
• What makes a decision fair?
• What is meant by 'Fair isn't always equal'?

... make group decisions in different ways.

• What are the guidelines for using consensus?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of making decisions using:
  • Consensus
  • Representatives
  • Direct voting by ballot
  • A show of hands?

... identify behaviours that make groups function equitably.

• Why is it important that everybody has opportunities to contribute?
• What shows respect when listening to others?
• What are effective ways to express opinions and information?
• How should comments and questions be responded to?

... understand that he four principles of democracy are freedoms, representation, equity, and justice.